Man mourns family killed in Waiuku vehicle crash

Tuesday 22 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 23 Jul 2025, 7:22am

Amanaki Vailea has paid tribute to his wife, daughter, and niece following a fatal crash near Waiuku. The three victims died after their vehicle left Masters Road and entered a wetland culvert during wild weather last week.

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1. StuffTue 22 Jul 2025, 8:28pm

   ‘My world was shattered’: Waiuku crash victim’s husband pays tribute to wife, daughter (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 22 Jul 2025, 9:43pm

   Waiuku crash: Man mourns wife, daughter, niece in triple fatal tragedy (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZWed 23 Jul 2025, 7:22am

   Man who lost family in Waiuku crash speaks of 'unimaginable loss' (opens in new tab)

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